Senior Calendar

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Jul 16, 2007 at 12:01 AM

Gardner LOBSTER DINNER — On July 25, the Greater Gardner Golden Age Club will go on a trip to Scarborough, Maine for a lobster dinner with a stop at the Kittery Trading Post for shopping. For more information call (978) 632-8348. COOKOUT — There will be a cookout at the Lithuanian Club at 12 p.m. on July 31 on Kendall Pond, West Broadway in Gardner. This will be a combined picnic with seniors from the Westminster Senior Center. Please call the senior center at (978) 630-4067. THE BIG E — The Gardner Senior Center is planning a trip to the BIG E in Springfield on Sept. 17. FOXWOODS — The AARP will be going to Foxwoods on Sept. 28. Lunch included. Then to play at New London Theatre “Say Good Night, Gracie.” For more information, call Shirley at (978) 632-5573. SHOPPING TRIP — The Gardner Golden Age Club is planning a shopping trip to Vanity Fair and eating at the Country Buffet on Oct. 16. All shoppers are welcome. For more information call Pauline at (978) 632-9196. VOLUNTEERS — Massachusetts Long Term Care Program is looking for volunteers who act as advocates for residents in nursing and rest homes for two to four hours a week. Volunteers receive extensive training and support. For more information, call (978) 537-7411 or visit www.montachusetthomecare.org. SENIOR TENNIS — Gardner senior tennis will be played on the high school courts during the summer months on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. MWCC’S LIFE PROGRAM — Mount Wachusett Community College’s Life program offers programs and events for adults ages 50 and older including: Wachusett Writers and Poets Group; Mount Walkers; Intergenerational Writing Project; Historical Trips; Tapestries, an Anthology of Senior Writing. For information, contact Lorraine Wickman (978) 630-9176 or e-mail: lwickman@mwcc.mass.edu. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP — The Gardner Visiting Nursing Association offers a support group at the Gardner Adult Day Care Center at 34 Pearly Lane. For information, call (978) 632-1230. OUTREACH CENTER — The Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center, 268 Central St., assists all veterans with food pantry, transportation to medical appointments and making a claim with the VA. For information, call (978) 632-9601. BINGO — Bingo at the Senior Center, (lower hall) at 294 Pleasant St. is held on Mondays and Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. CRIBBAGE — Cribbage is played at the Senior Center every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. New players are always welcome. COA TRANSPORTATION — Local van appointments can be made by calling the Gardner Senior Center at (978) 632-2839 or (978) 630-4067. Appointments must be made one day in advance, before 3 p.m. and can be made only a week at a time. Advance van appointments may be made Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Last rides of the day are Monday through Thursday at 4 p.m. and Friday at 3:30 p.m. No van is available between noon and 12:30 p.m. Allow 15 minutes either before or after the scheduled pick-up time and schedule appointments accordingly. Give a pick-up time and return time. S.H.I.N.E. — The Executive Office of Elder Affairs has assigned a voluntary counselor for S.H.I.N.E. This counselor will ensure that Massachusetts Elders have access to accurate information regarding health care options for Gardner seniors. For information, call the Senior Center at (978) 630-4067. SENIOR DISCOUNT CARDS — The Senior Citizen Discount program is for those from the greater Gardner area who are 60 years of age and older. The Senior Center, which is accessible for wheelchairs, will issue an identification card and a list of participating merchants. TRANSPORTATION DISCOUNTS — Gardner citizens who are 60 and older or handicapped can obtain half-fare ID cards for transportation provided by MART, except for commuter bus service between Gardner and Fitchburg. Half-fare is available for train service between Fitchburg and Boston; also shuttle bus service in Gardner. The ID cards are being issued at the Gardner Senior Center, 294 Pleasant St. The elderly/handicapped van service has lifts to accommodate wheelchairs. ELDERLY NUTRITION — The meal site at the High Rise dining room requires reservations be made one day in advance by calling (978) 632-8491. Ashburnham BINGO — Join everyone for Bingo every at 1 p.m. every Wednesday at the Ashburnham COA. LINE DANCING CLASSES — Join the Ashburnham Council of Aging for line dancing classes held at 10 a.m. on Mondays. Learn at your own pace. Lots of breaks and plenty of water. No charge for Ashburnham residents and their friends. No reservations required. COMPUTER CLASSES — The Ashburnham COA at 1 Memorial Drive is conducting a “Beginners Computer Class” every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. This is truly a beginner’s class for those who have little or no computer experience. No cost to Ashburnham seniors and guests. For questions or to register, call (978) 827-5000. COA TRANSPORTATION — The Ashburnham Council on Aging provides transportation Monday through Friday mornings through afternoon. Town seniors and those with disabilities can have the van pick them up at their door and bring them wherever they need to go in the tri-city area for medical appointment, rehab, shopping, errands, lunch, the hair dresser and elsewhere. To schedule, call (978) 827-5000. COA CRAFTS — Come join us at the Ashburnham COA, 1 Memorial Drive every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with your favorite needlecraft project. LINE DANCING — Come on down and join us for Line Dancing Classes on Mondays at 10 a.m. Learn at your own pace. Feel free to either watch or participate. Designed to help beginners or returning line dancers. Lots of breaks and water. No charge for Ashburnham residents and their friends. Newcomers welcome. No reservations needed. TAX WORK OFF — Sign up for the “Tax Work Off Program.” The program matches eligible senior workers in Ashburnham to town departments that need their skills. Property tax bill reductions for each hour the senior works up to $750. Run by the Council on Aging. For more information, call (978) 827-5000 from Monday through Thursday between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. BINGO — Join us for bingo every Wednesday at the Ashburnham COA, 1 Memorial Drive at 1 p.m. LUNCH — Lunch served daily at the Ashburnham COA for a donation. Call (978) 827-5000 for menu or reservations. Van transportation available, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Templeton RUG BRAIDING — The rug braiding group will meet from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays at Scout Hall to work on braiding rugs. CRAFTING FOR OTHERS — The crafting for others class will be held every other Tuesday. The group works on various craft projects throughout the year and give them to seniors and shut-ins. BP CLINIC — The Golden Age Club will hold Blood Pressure Clinics at 1:30 p.m. on July 23 at the Baldwinville American Legion Hall. CANASTA — Canasta will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. every Thursday in Scout Hall. BUDDY CLUB — A new program for the spring is the Buddy Club for folks who need a companion to go with them on trips so they can get the assistance they need and still enjoy being with others. 50-PLUS CLUB — The 50-plus Living Club is for those who are not quite seniors but still want to get together and have fun socializing and participating in events and classes. SPELLING BEE — Teams of three will compete with other teams in a spelling bee. Winners of each round will compete in a Championship round to win an engraved trophy and notoriety. The time and place will be announced. LINE DANCING — A beginner’s line dancing class will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Mondays at Vincent de Paul church hall. To register, call (978) 632-4592. Instructor is Pauline Richards. LUNCH PROGRAM — There is a lunch program beginning at 12:45 p.m. held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Narragansett Regional High School. To attend, call ahead at the COA office (978) 632-4592. Transportation is also provided. WALKING CLUB –– The Narragansett Regional School is open every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. got those interested in walking indoors for exercise. Please be sure to check in and wear the ID provided for you while in the building. Westminster BP CLINIC — A Blood Pressure Clinic is held the first Thursday of every month at the Westminster Senior Center. The hours are 11 a.m to 12 p.m. The Clinic is open to anyone 60 years or older. FINANCIAL — If you’re 50 years of age or older and are considering retirement, come join a workshop hosted by the Financial Consulting Group. Nothing will be sold. If you would like to reserve a seat please call Sue Fisher at (978) 874-7402. CIRCLE OF ARTISTS — The Circle of Artists is a dedicated, enthusiastic, diversified group of artists who meet every Tuesday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. at the American Legion Hall/Westminster Senior Center, 127 Main St. Most members work in watercolor, but all two-dimensional art forms are welcome. The group includes artists of many levels of ability that help, encourage and support each other, and would like to welcome other artists to join the group. For more information, contact Virginia Krul at (978) 874-0375. CRIBBAGE — There will be a cribbage game every Tuesday at the Senior Center at 9:30 a.m. Winchendon LINE DANCING — Line dancing begins from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Mondays at the Old Murdock Senior Center. To sign up, call the Council on Aging Office at (978) 297-3155.

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